En route to the Ashram

8/1/23 - Our last day in Rajasthan. I’ve truly loved this place, each city having its own unique vibe and something special to offer.

This morning is all love. I’m loving Yoga and Yoga loving me. I feel the best after a Breathwork and a long juicy flow.  The sun beaming down, turns into no sock flow. Gratitude is always in the small moments.

Travel accentuates everything and all emotions. And it works both ways. The excitement, highs, and fun times. Also the gravity of what your body is able to hold. Acknowledging when you need to slow down or move your body. Tourist adventures are fun, yet your daily rituals and requirements hold feet to overall happiness.

So a day to get on top of life is necessary. To chill in our awesome abode.

So is food! Belle is stoked to find a 14000 review place that has 4.3 stars. Breakfast and dinner are here. It’s a mixture of all small shops providing the goods. I’m told its run by the government, so I’m unsure how it all works but I got chatting to two of the shop owners and they seemed super happy with the deal.

Paneer wrap, Veg Thali, Chai - these are becoming a constant in my life. Two young guys sit down with us and we’re saying how much we love the food. They are quite amused as it’s their normal foods. 

9/1/23 - We hit the road.

Sonni our awesome driver in Jaipur is calling us at 6 am to take us to the airport. So prompt, so chill. It’s a nice change.

Back to Delhi we head, only for a stopover as we make our way to Rishikesh. Ashram here we come… 

When you’re busy and on the move a lot, you are in the moment, being present. That’s why travel is an amazing healer. It can bring out all the goodness and all the ahh other stuff.  A time to reflect, think, or just be.

In the beginning our new driver wasn’t on our good side, after the agreed price wanting more for tolls which is understandable but he was making up prices, he’d shown me the actual prices and then added on another huge amount. It can become annoying when you just want to pay the real price. I don’t know any holiday or journey that doesn’t have it ups and downs. So I trust you’re enjoying the ride along with us!

So the next exciting part is.. more food. A surprise find on the way. A huuuuge Veg Thali. This has sent us over the edge. The place is called Meera, the fitout is super cute and colours, it would be impossible to feel upset here.

We arrive at our Ashram and dinner is served.

It is absolutely freezing, I keep checking the temps, it’s saying 10 degrees. That is actually impossible or I’ve lost my mind.

We are given a mini heater, basically a hair dryer which I sit beside and am allowed to take into my room. Which is a quaint room… bedding and linen optional. Perhaps I can work with Adairs and we can fit out Ashrams, perhaps a new charity in the mix.

I’m here for the experience and to do the work…

I wont keep you in suspense. I did make it through the night.

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